It was a conversation everybody around Mount Pleasant was having and we were all making the same jokes at the expense of the University of Cincinnati as Brian Kelly was ducking and dodging questions about going to Notre Dame.
"Boy, that sure sounds familar!"
"We heard the same things three years ago!"
"He's good as gone."
While everyone was making the jokes about the man who abandoned CMU before the 2006 Motor City Bowl, everyone in denial or were ignoring the chain reaction that Brian Kelly leaving Cincinnati for South Bend would set off.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The Big Ten is the Big Move CMU Needs
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.
The head coach of the MAC Champion Central Michigan Chippewas is leaving for the University of Cincinnati.
Butch Jones will follow in Brian Kelly’s footsteps for the second time in three years, succeeding Kelly at Cincinnati after Kelly, who was CMU’s head football coach from 2004-06, left for the University of Notre Dame.
The university is now at a crossroad, do they want to be taken seriously as a football school or continue to be a big fish in a small pond and be a coach feeder system for bigger universities who take football seriously?
The answer is simple; Athletics Director Dave Heeke must do all within his power to have CMU join a Bowl Championship Series member conference.
And if he is not willing to do the work, the university must find someone who will.
The head coach of the MAC Champion Central Michigan Chippewas is leaving for the University of Cincinnati.
Butch Jones will follow in Brian Kelly’s footsteps for the second time in three years, succeeding Kelly at Cincinnati after Kelly, who was CMU’s head football coach from 2004-06, left for the University of Notre Dame.
The university is now at a crossroad, do they want to be taken seriously as a football school or continue to be a big fish in a small pond and be a coach feeder system for bigger universities who take football seriously?
The answer is simple; Athletics Director Dave Heeke must do all within his power to have CMU join a Bowl Championship Series member conference.
And if he is not willing to do the work, the university must find someone who will.
Stimulus funds curb additional budget cuts at CMU
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the December 4, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University received $1,379,973 of the $787 billion in stimulus money through Oct. 30 from the federal government.
The funds are part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law Feb. 17 by President Barack Obama.
The university is eligible to apply for $2,342,100 through a state appropriations bill that allows state universities to apply for a one-time grant to fill any budget shortfalls. Any money the university receives through the appropriations bill will be deducted from the appropriations the university receives from the state every year, said Barrie Wilkes, associate vice president of financial services and reporting.
Even with the stimulus money coming in, the university is still unsure if the “extra” money is being received.
Central Michigan University received $1,379,973 of the $787 billion in stimulus money through Oct. 30 from the federal government.
The funds are part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law Feb. 17 by President Barack Obama.
The university is eligible to apply for $2,342,100 through a state appropriations bill that allows state universities to apply for a one-time grant to fill any budget shortfalls. Any money the university receives through the appropriations bill will be deducted from the appropriations the university receives from the state every year, said Barrie Wilkes, associate vice president of financial services and reporting.
Even with the stimulus money coming in, the university is still unsure if the “extra” money is being received.
Q and A: Chuck Klosterman
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the December 1, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Editor’s note: Staff Reporter Joe Martinez spoke with Chuck Klosterman Monday night about pop culture, journalism and his writing.
Joe Martinez: As a pop culture “guru,” what do you define pop culture as in 2009?
Chuck Klosterman: To be honest, right now, it seems like pop culture is the only culture anyone cares about. I don’t see a lot of interest in things that would be considered high culture, even sort of by academics. It seems like even the “New Yorker” basically covers popular culture. It seems to be more central to the way people living than any other tier of arts and entertainment.
Editor’s note: Staff Reporter Joe Martinez spoke with Chuck Klosterman Monday night about pop culture, journalism and his writing.
Joe Martinez: As a pop culture “guru,” what do you define pop culture as in 2009?
Chuck Klosterman: To be honest, right now, it seems like pop culture is the only culture anyone cares about. I don’t see a lot of interest in things that would be considered high culture, even sort of by academics. It seems like even the “New Yorker” basically covers popular culture. It seems to be more central to the way people living than any other tier of arts and entertainment.
Klosterman discusses pop culture
(NOTE: This article originally appeared November 30, 2009 at CM-Life.com)
Chuck Klosterman is not a advocate of the Unabomber
“Once again, I am not a fan of The Unabomber,” Klosterman said.
That was one of many bizarre statements by made by author and pop culture guru Chuck Klosterman during his lecture Monday night in the Plachta Auditorium. The lecture was free and about 125 students came to the event.
Chuck Klosterman is not a advocate of the Unabomber
“Once again, I am not a fan of The Unabomber,” Klosterman said.
That was one of many bizarre statements by made by author and pop culture guru Chuck Klosterman during his lecture Monday night in the Plachta Auditorium. The lecture was free and about 125 students came to the event.
Public Broadcasting continues its growth; hopes to have Flint station up by month’s end
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the November 23, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University Public Broadcasting hopes to have WFUM-TV of Flint up and running by the end of the month.
Ed Grant, general manager of CMU Public Broadcasting, has had enough on his plate with WCMU-TV complying with the federally mandated conversion from an analog to a digital signal.
And that was before the CMU Board of Trustees agreed to purchase WFUM-TV of Flint for $1 million from the University of Michigan.
“There’s been some good, bad and ugly,” Grant said of the conversion. “It’s been an extremely expensive conversion for everybody, commercial stations as well as non-commercial stations. It cost us about $14 million.”
The acquisition of WFUM, which will extend from Bay City to metro Detroit, will nearly quadruple CMU Public Broadcasting’s audience, Grant said.
Central Michigan University Public Broadcasting hopes to have WFUM-TV of Flint up and running by the end of the month.
Ed Grant, general manager of CMU Public Broadcasting, has had enough on his plate with WCMU-TV complying with the federally mandated conversion from an analog to a digital signal.
And that was before the CMU Board of Trustees agreed to purchase WFUM-TV of Flint for $1 million from the University of Michigan.
“There’s been some good, bad and ugly,” Grant said of the conversion. “It’s been an extremely expensive conversion for everybody, commercial stations as well as non-commercial stations. It cost us about $14 million.”
The acquisition of WFUM, which will extend from Bay City to metro Detroit, will nearly quadruple CMU Public Broadcasting’s audience, Grant said.
Interviews for next CMU president begin in November
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 16, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
A total of 68 candidates submitted applications to succeed Michael Rao as university president.
This number increased from 43 after the first soft deadline of Oct. 1. The final deadline was Monday.
The Presidential Search Screening Committee met that day to begin a review of all submitted applications. The committee will select a small number of candidates to interview and present two to six semifinalists to the Board of Trustees, said presidential search screening committee chairwoman and Trustee Stephanie Comai.
The Board will then interview and select the next university president from that group of candidates.
Comai said interviews will start in November and she hopes to have a new university president announced by Jan. 1, 2010.
A total of 68 candidates submitted applications to succeed Michael Rao as university president.
This number increased from 43 after the first soft deadline of Oct. 1. The final deadline was Monday.
The Presidential Search Screening Committee met that day to begin a review of all submitted applications. The committee will select a small number of candidates to interview and present two to six semifinalists to the Board of Trustees, said presidential search screening committee chairwoman and Trustee Stephanie Comai.
The Board will then interview and select the next university president from that group of candidates.
Comai said interviews will start in November and she hopes to have a new university president announced by Jan. 1, 2010.
State rep. seeking to end Bridge Card abuse
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 2, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Clinton Township sophomore Tamara Young is afraid of losing of her Bridge Card privileges.
“If my Bridge Card was taken away, to be quite frank, I would be devastated,” Young said.
This problem could become reality for Young and many other college students.
State Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland, is looking to severely limit who can obtain a Michigan Bridge Card, or Michigan Electronic Benefit Transfer, to prevent fraud.
Clinton Township sophomore Tamara Young is afraid of losing of her Bridge Card privileges.
“If my Bridge Card was taken away, to be quite frank, I would be devastated,” Young said.
This problem could become reality for Young and many other college students.
State Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland, is looking to severely limit who can obtain a Michigan Bridge Card, or Michigan Electronic Benefit Transfer, to prevent fraud.
CMU presidential search process yields 43 candidates
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 2, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Fourty-three candidates have completed the application process to be the next president of Central Michigan University.
Thursday’s deadline is considered a soft deadline, however, said Trustee Stephanie Comai, meaning the screening committee will still accept applications in the near future.
“We anticipate we have a vast majority of people who will complete the process,” said Comai, the presidential search screening committee chairwoman. “But we will still consider candidates.”
Fourty-three candidates have completed the application process to be the next president of Central Michigan University.
Thursday’s deadline is considered a soft deadline, however, said Trustee Stephanie Comai, meaning the screening committee will still accept applications in the near future.
“We anticipate we have a vast majority of people who will complete the process,” said Comai, the presidential search screening committee chairwoman. “But we will still consider candidates.”
CMU overall enrollment at record high, but reduction in freshmen
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 11, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University is witnessing a record-high on-campus enrollment this fall despite a drop in freshmen.
According to new reports released by CMU’s Office of Institutional Research, freshman enrollment for the
fall 2009 semester is down 4.5 percent, at 3,691 from last fall’s 3,864. But overall on-campus enrollment is up to 20,444, said Steve Smith, director of public relations.
The university was expecting the drop in freshmen.
“This is something the university has been forecasting for a number of years,” Smith said. “The number of high school graduates in the state is dropping and is anticipated to do so until 2017.”
Central Michigan University is witnessing a record-high on-campus enrollment this fall despite a drop in freshmen.
According to new reports released by CMU’s Office of Institutional Research, freshman enrollment for the
fall 2009 semester is down 4.5 percent, at 3,691 from last fall’s 3,864. But overall on-campus enrollment is up to 20,444, said Steve Smith, director of public relations.
The university was expecting the drop in freshmen.
“This is something the university has been forecasting for a number of years,” Smith said. “The number of high school graduates in the state is dropping and is anticipated to do so until 2017.”
Washington Apartments lacks parking, causes frustration
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August 28, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Several Washington Apartments residents are unhappy with the revamped parking situation between Ojibway and Ottawa courts.
Arkansas graduate student Erin Hawks is one of the frustrated.
“It is completely nonsensical,” she said.
Several Washington Apartments residents are unhappy with the revamped parking situation between Ojibway and Ottawa courts.
Arkansas graduate student Erin Hawks is one of the frustrated.
“It is completely nonsensical,” she said.
FaCIT pushes innovative teaching at CMU
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August 26, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University is looking toward expanding its teaching methods to the 22nd century and beyond as the first decade of this century comes to a close.
The charge for more innovative means of instruction is led by the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching.
FaCIT is the university’s resource for faculty who wish to implement more digital teaching methods into their courses, such as posting lectures in podcast form to iTunes U.
“We are aware that students are definitely hip to iTunes U,” said Jim Therrell, director of FaCIT.
ITunes U quickly is becoming one of the more popular multimedia teaching methods at CMU, he said.
ITunes U is a free educational service provided by Apple that features more than 200,000 audio and video files world and also provides university’s with the option to keep the files available to only their students, according to Apple.com.
Central Michigan University is looking toward expanding its teaching methods to the 22nd century and beyond as the first decade of this century comes to a close.
The charge for more innovative means of instruction is led by the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching.
FaCIT is the university’s resource for faculty who wish to implement more digital teaching methods into their courses, such as posting lectures in podcast form to iTunes U.
“We are aware that students are definitely hip to iTunes U,” said Jim Therrell, director of FaCIT.
ITunes U quickly is becoming one of the more popular multimedia teaching methods at CMU, he said.
ITunes U is a free educational service provided by Apple that features more than 200,000 audio and video files world and also provides university’s with the option to keep the files available to only their students, according to Apple.com.
Students can sign up online for new payment plan, financial flexibility
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August 18, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Students are favoring Central Michigan University’s new payment plan more than last year’s, which most did not acknowledge.
Amber Loomis, manager of the Student Service Court, estimated 750 students enrolled in the plan for the fall semester.
The number is significantly more than with the last plan, she said. About 200 used the old plan.
“Not many students took advantage of the last payment plan,” Loomis said. “We have a lot of freshmen using the new system. (But) we’ve got a good mix on all classes.”
Caledonia junior Katie Jonkhoff is using the new payment plan and said she wishes she knew about it sooner.
“Signing up was easy. (It) was all online,” she said. “The whole thing’s been helpful. It’s easy to check.”
Students are favoring Central Michigan University’s new payment plan more than last year’s, which most did not acknowledge.
Amber Loomis, manager of the Student Service Court, estimated 750 students enrolled in the plan for the fall semester.
The number is significantly more than with the last plan, she said. About 200 used the old plan.
“Not many students took advantage of the last payment plan,” Loomis said. “We have a lot of freshmen using the new system. (But) we’ve got a good mix on all classes.”
Caledonia junior Katie Jonkhoff is using the new payment plan and said she wishes she knew about it sooner.
“Signing up was easy. (It) was all online,” she said. “The whole thing’s been helpful. It’s easy to check.”
State proposes takeover, charter schools to improve grades
(NOTE: This article originally appeared May 1, 2009 at CM-Life.com)
Failing and underperforming schools are running out of time, and state Rep. Tim Melton is watching the clock.
Melton, an Auburn Hills democrat, has introduced legislation aimed at targeting failing schools in Michigan. If the schools do not make the grade, they could face state takeover or increased competition from new charter schools.
“We need to demand more,” he said. “Who is not for more accountability in schools?”
The bill will target schools that are not making 35 percent Adequate Yearly Progress. AYP is the cornerstone of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It measures year-to-year student achievement on the Michigan Education Assessment Program for elementary and middle schools, or the Michigan Merit Examination for high school, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Melton’s legislation would include bringing in review teams to look at the schools. He is not ruling out any type of reforms, including extending school days and the school year.
Failing and underperforming schools are running out of time, and state Rep. Tim Melton is watching the clock.
Melton, an Auburn Hills democrat, has introduced legislation aimed at targeting failing schools in Michigan. If the schools do not make the grade, they could face state takeover or increased competition from new charter schools.
“We need to demand more,” he said. “Who is not for more accountability in schools?”
The bill will target schools that are not making 35 percent Adequate Yearly Progress. AYP is the cornerstone of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It measures year-to-year student achievement on the Michigan Education Assessment Program for elementary and middle schools, or the Michigan Merit Examination for high school, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Melton’s legislation would include bringing in review teams to look at the schools. He is not ruling out any type of reforms, including extending school days and the school year.
Program to provide easier access to college, financial aid
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the May 1, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Gov. Jennifer Granholm revealed a plan aimed at doubling the state’s number of college graduates in an effort to diversify the state’s economy.
The program, called the Michigan College Access Network, will promote post-secondary education by supporting local programs that help people obtain information about higher education and how to obtain financial assistance. The governor expects the network up and running by the fall of 2010.
The governor feels that producing a well educated workforce is a must for improving the state’s economy.
“Michigan absolutely must produce the nation’s best-educated workforce to create jobs and diversify our economy,” Granholm said in a press release. “The Michigan College Access Network will mobilize the assets of every community in our state to give both our young people and adults the support and information they need to get a college education. We have to use every resource possible to help make higher education accessible and affordable for every Michigan citizen.”
Gov. Jennifer Granholm revealed a plan aimed at doubling the state’s number of college graduates in an effort to diversify the state’s economy.
The program, called the Michigan College Access Network, will promote post-secondary education by supporting local programs that help people obtain information about higher education and how to obtain financial assistance. The governor expects the network up and running by the fall of 2010.
The governor feels that producing a well educated workforce is a must for improving the state’s economy.
“Michigan absolutely must produce the nation’s best-educated workforce to create jobs and diversify our economy,” Granholm said in a press release. “The Michigan College Access Network will mobilize the assets of every community in our state to give both our young people and adults the support and information they need to get a college education. We have to use every resource possible to help make higher education accessible and affordable for every Michigan citizen.”
Warm weather, a shining sun and blue skies – the poetry gods are obviously fans of Theodore Roethke.
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the April 24, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Warm weather, a shining sun and blue skies – the poetry gods are obviously fans of Theodore Roethke.
A small group of English language and literature professor Robert Fanning’s advanced poetry class gathered outside the Charles V. Park Library to participate in a marathon reading of Roethke’s poetry, all part of a series of events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Roethke’s birth.
Roethke, a Saginaw native and graduate of the University of Michigan, was a two-time winner of the National Book Award and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1954 for his book “The Walking.”
The small group took turns reading poetry, eating muffins, drinking coffee and giving out snaps as passersby occasionally partook in the proceedings.
Harbor Beach junior Steven Roggenbuck said he attended to celebrate Roethke’s contributions to literature.
“He’s got a lot variety, writes a lot of passive descriptions of nature, also a lot of goofy stuff,” he said. “His work with sound is very enjoyable.”
Warm weather, a shining sun and blue skies – the poetry gods are obviously fans of Theodore Roethke.
A small group of English language and literature professor Robert Fanning’s advanced poetry class gathered outside the Charles V. Park Library to participate in a marathon reading of Roethke’s poetry, all part of a series of events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Roethke’s birth.
Roethke, a Saginaw native and graduate of the University of Michigan, was a two-time winner of the National Book Award and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1954 for his book “The Walking.”
The small group took turns reading poetry, eating muffins, drinking coffee and giving out snaps as passersby occasionally partook in the proceedings.
Harbor Beach junior Steven Roggenbuck said he attended to celebrate Roethke’s contributions to literature.
“He’s got a lot variety, writes a lot of passive descriptions of nature, also a lot of goofy stuff,” he said. “His work with sound is very enjoyable.”
Academic Senate Library Committee asking for more funds
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the April 20, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
To help fight the rising cost of academic journals, the Academic Senate Library Committee is requesting more funding from the university.
In a letter obtained by Central Michigan Life sent to University President Michael Rao and Provost Julia Wallace, the Academic Senate Library Committee chairwoman and English, Language and Literature professor Anne Alton requested the university increase the budget for the library to keep up with the rising cost of inflation for academic journals.
“The library could use a commitment from CMU to keep up with the rising cost of serials and journals,” she said. “Our perception is there is a lack of support for the library from the university.”
To help fight the rising cost of academic journals, the Academic Senate Library Committee is requesting more funding from the university.
In a letter obtained by Central Michigan Life sent to University President Michael Rao and Provost Julia Wallace, the Academic Senate Library Committee chairwoman and English, Language and Literature professor Anne Alton requested the university increase the budget for the library to keep up with the rising cost of inflation for academic journals.
“The library could use a commitment from CMU to keep up with the rising cost of serials and journals,” she said. “Our perception is there is a lack of support for the library from the university.”
With new post office, send snail mail without stepping off campus
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the April 3, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Finding the time to mail that important package can be difficult for students and faculty.
The opening of a new post office on campus may make that task easier.
Central Michigan University opened a new post office Wednesday in the Combined Services Building Room 105, located in the Central Mailroom.
The Combined Services Building is located next to the CMU Police Department on East Campus Drive.
The post office will remain in that location until the planned Bovee University Center renovation is complete in December 2010, according to Linda Slater, director of plant engineering and planning.
Finding the time to mail that important package can be difficult for students and faculty.
The opening of a new post office on campus may make that task easier.
Central Michigan University opened a new post office Wednesday in the Combined Services Building Room 105, located in the Central Mailroom.
The Combined Services Building is located next to the CMU Police Department on East Campus Drive.
The post office will remain in that location until the planned Bovee University Center renovation is complete in December 2010, according to Linda Slater, director of plant engineering and planning.
Legacy Program seeks out-of-staters
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the March 30, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Before attending CMU, John Waters had not lived a day in Michigan.
But the Georgia senior receives in-state tuition because his father took classes at CMU’s satellite campus in Atlanta.
“I wanted to be a teacher and (CMU) has a great teaching program,” Waters said. “I wanted to be on my own, grow up a little more, the (Legacy tuition rate) has really helped me a lot.”
The Alumni Legacy Award is offered to out-of-state students who have had a parent or grandparent that graduated from CMU with either an undergraduate or post-graduate degree, according to Director of Admissions Betty Wagner.
Before attending CMU, John Waters had not lived a day in Michigan.
But the Georgia senior receives in-state tuition because his father took classes at CMU’s satellite campus in Atlanta.
“I wanted to be a teacher and (CMU) has a great teaching program,” Waters said. “I wanted to be on my own, grow up a little more, the (Legacy tuition rate) has really helped me a lot.”
The Alumni Legacy Award is offered to out-of-state students who have had a parent or grandparent that graduated from CMU with either an undergraduate or post-graduate degree, according to Director of Admissions Betty Wagner.
Panelists say Michigan's Economic Future tied to China
(NOTE: This article originally appeared March 20, 2009 at CM-Life.com)
Michigan’s road to recovery may not run through the revitalization of Detroit, but through Bejing.
“(General Motors) has $4.2 billion in exports to China,” said Zhigang Xing, deputy news editor of the China Daily. “And the CEO of Ford said the future of Ford is in China.”
The economy, U.S.-Chinese diplomatic relations and differences in journalistic censorship were among the topics discussed by Xing in the forum, “Global Obligations: The Role of the U.S. and China,” facilitated by journalism professor Jiafei Yin in the Maroon Room of the Bovee University Center.
Michigan’s road to recovery may not run through the revitalization of Detroit, but through Bejing.
“(General Motors) has $4.2 billion in exports to China,” said Zhigang Xing, deputy news editor of the China Daily. “And the CEO of Ford said the future of Ford is in China.”
The economy, U.S.-Chinese diplomatic relations and differences in journalistic censorship were among the topics discussed by Xing in the forum, “Global Obligations: The Role of the U.S. and China,” facilitated by journalism professor Jiafei Yin in the Maroon Room of the Bovee University Center.
Recruiting office aims to draw Chicago teens to Mount Pleasant
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the March 4, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University is not a household name for youth in inner city Chicago.
Michael Hull is looking to change that.
Hull, an assistant director of admissions, is the head CMU’s new Greater Chicago Outreach center.
“We find a lot of students want to get away from the city to go to college,” he said. “Mount Pleasant is the perfect town for college.”
Central Michigan University is not a household name for youth in inner city Chicago.
Michael Hull is looking to change that.
Hull, an assistant director of admissions, is the head CMU’s new Greater Chicago Outreach center.
“We find a lot of students want to get away from the city to go to college,” he said. “Mount Pleasant is the perfect town for college.”
Leaving a legal legacy: General Counsel Eileen Jennings to retire in July after 29 years
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the February 20, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Some say life moves slowly in small college towns like Mount Pleasant, but for University General Counsel Eileen Jennings, a planned five-year stay turned into a three-decade career.
In her role as general counsel, Jennings serves as the school’s chief legal officer and coordinates all university legal services.
Jennings has announced her plans to retire in July after 29 years at CMU.
Some say life moves slowly in small college towns like Mount Pleasant, but for University General Counsel Eileen Jennings, a planned five-year stay turned into a three-decade career.
In her role as general counsel, Jennings serves as the school’s chief legal officer and coordinates all university legal services.
Jennings has announced her plans to retire in July after 29 years at CMU.
Speaker Series ‘probably not’ bringing anyone this year
(NOTE: This article originally appaered in the February 13, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Were you excited for a big-name, university sponsored speaker to visit campus this year?
Hate to burst your bubble, but it’s not likely to happen.
Central Michigan University officials have confirmed that the Speaker Series will not be bringing anyone for the 2008-2009 school year.
“Probably not this year,” said University Events Director Bob Ebner. “It takes a couple months to prepare and promote them and coordinate with faculty.”
Were you excited for a big-name, university sponsored speaker to visit campus this year?
Hate to burst your bubble, but it’s not likely to happen.
Central Michigan University officials have confirmed that the Speaker Series will not be bringing anyone for the 2008-2009 school year.
“Probably not this year,” said University Events Director Bob Ebner. “It takes a couple months to prepare and promote them and coordinate with faculty.”
Speaker Lee Hawkins says America much more tolerant
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the February 11, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Lee Hawkins said the next step in the Civil Rights Movement is economic empowerment after the election of President Barack Obama.
Hawkins, a Wall Street Journal reporter and on-air correspondent for CNBC, discussed the Obama presidency, racial inequality and goals for young, black America in the Black History Month keynote address Tuesday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium.
“There’s never been a better time to be black in America,” Hawkins said. “Obama’s election is a sign that America is more racially tolerant.”
Hawkins said the Obama presidency has thrust blacks into an era of heightened opportunity and responsibility.
“Blacks shouldn’t be pacified by a black man in the Oval Office,” he said.
Lee Hawkins said the next step in the Civil Rights Movement is economic empowerment after the election of President Barack Obama.
Hawkins, a Wall Street Journal reporter and on-air correspondent for CNBC, discussed the Obama presidency, racial inequality and goals for young, black America in the Black History Month keynote address Tuesday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium.
“There’s never been a better time to be black in America,” Hawkins said. “Obama’s election is a sign that America is more racially tolerant.”
Hawkins said the Obama presidency has thrust blacks into an era of heightened opportunity and responsibility.
“Blacks shouldn’t be pacified by a black man in the Oval Office,” he said.
Wall Street Journal writer to speak Tuesday for Black History Month
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the February 9, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Black History Month events at Central Michigan University will run throughout February, with Lee Hawkins of MSNBC and the Wall Street Journal giving the keynote address tomorrow.
Hawkins’ speech takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. The speech is the featured event of Black History month and what Minority Student Services is looking forward to the most, said Shant’l Raines, a graduate assistant from Farmington Hills.
Hawkins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was the editorial page editor of the Badger Herald student newspaper. He covered General Motors at the Detroit bureau of the Wall Street Journal and has worked as a business reporter for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and the Wisconsin State Journal.
His forthcoming book, “Newbos: The Rise of America’s New Black Overclass,” is expected to be published by Gotham Books in June.
“What we want everyone to come out and see is Lee Hawkins,” Raines said. “We want people who will expand on black history.”
Black History Month events at Central Michigan University will run throughout February, with Lee Hawkins of MSNBC and the Wall Street Journal giving the keynote address tomorrow.
Hawkins’ speech takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. The speech is the featured event of Black History month and what Minority Student Services is looking forward to the most, said Shant’l Raines, a graduate assistant from Farmington Hills.
Hawkins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was the editorial page editor of the Badger Herald student newspaper. He covered General Motors at the Detroit bureau of the Wall Street Journal and has worked as a business reporter for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and the Wisconsin State Journal.
His forthcoming book, “Newbos: The Rise of America’s New Black Overclass,” is expected to be published by Gotham Books in June.
“What we want everyone to come out and see is Lee Hawkins,” Raines said. “We want people who will expand on black history.”
Education program seeks to switch accreditation by 2011
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the January 30, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
The College of Education and Human Services is in the process of changing the accreditation of the Teacher Education and Professional Development Program for the start of the 2011-12 academic year.
The TEPD currently is accredited by the National Council for Accreditations of Teacher Education and has maintained that accreditation since January 1, 1954 according to NCATE.org. The program is accredited with NCATE through the end of 2010-11 academic year.
The program has decided to let the accreditation with NCATE expire and will now seek national accreditation with the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, according to Karen Adams, dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Adams feels that switching to TEAC will better serve the department.
“TEAC is more in line with where we want to be as a program,” Adams said. “They allow for more room for research for the program… we are very pleased with the decision.”
The College of Education and Human Services is in the process of changing the accreditation of the Teacher Education and Professional Development Program for the start of the 2011-12 academic year.
The TEPD currently is accredited by the National Council for Accreditations of Teacher Education and has maintained that accreditation since January 1, 1954 according to NCATE.org. The program is accredited with NCATE through the end of 2010-11 academic year.
The program has decided to let the accreditation with NCATE expire and will now seek national accreditation with the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, according to Karen Adams, dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Adams feels that switching to TEAC will better serve the department.
“TEAC is more in line with where we want to be as a program,” Adams said. “They allow for more room for research for the program… we are very pleased with the decision.”
Looking forward: panel tackles next steps for Obama administration
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the Janaury 21, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” returns with its first series of 2009, featuring a panel on the upcoming administration of President Barack Obama.
The forum is entitled “After the Inaugural: What Now?? Influencing the Agenda of the Obama Administration,” and will be moderated by political science professor J. Cherie Strachan.
The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Panelists will include political science professor Delbert Ringquist, sociology department Chairwoman Angela Haddad and Mount Pleasant senior Christina Wickham, who attended the inauguration in Washington, D.C.
The forum follows the fall 2008 series, which focused on the 2008 presidential election between Obama and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” returns with its first series of 2009, featuring a panel on the upcoming administration of President Barack Obama.
The forum is entitled “After the Inaugural: What Now?? Influencing the Agenda of the Obama Administration,” and will be moderated by political science professor J. Cherie Strachan.
The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Panelists will include political science professor Delbert Ringquist, sociology department Chairwoman Angela Haddad and Mount Pleasant senior Christina Wickham, who attended the inauguration in Washington, D.C.
The forum follows the fall 2008 series, which focused on the 2008 presidential election between Obama and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Caul re-elected for last term, early counts say
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the November 5, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
As of midnight, the voters of Michigan’s 99th Congressional district will reelect State Rep. Bill Caul, R-Mount Pleasant.
Caul was leading Nancy White 50 percent to 47 percent with 12 of 41 precincts reporting.
White is an associate professor of Finance and Law at Central Michigan University.
Caul’s victory will send him to represent Michigan’s 99th district for the third and final time. The Michigan state constitution limits members of the House of Representatives to three, two-year terms.
As of midnight, the voters of Michigan’s 99th Congressional district will reelect State Rep. Bill Caul, R-Mount Pleasant.
Caul was leading Nancy White 50 percent to 47 percent with 12 of 41 precincts reporting.
White is an associate professor of Finance and Law at Central Michigan University.
Caul’s victory will send him to represent Michigan’s 99th district for the third and final time. The Michigan state constitution limits members of the House of Representatives to three, two-year terms.
Camp defeats Concannon for 10th term
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the November 5, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Incumbent Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland, defeated challenger Andrew Concannon, D-Saginaw.
Camp leads Concannon 56.6 percent to 40.4 percent, with 62 percent of precincts reporting.
The victory will return Camp to Congress for his 10th term representing Michigan’s fourth district.
Incumbent Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland, defeated challenger Andrew Concannon, D-Saginaw.
Camp leads Concannon 56.6 percent to 40.4 percent, with 62 percent of precincts reporting.
The victory will return Camp to Congress for his 10th term representing Michigan’s fourth district.
SUSO holds final election forum
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 31, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Economics professor Jason Taylor expressed deep concerns over proposed tax increases on those making more than $200,000 a year.
“I feel (Democratic presidential candidate Barack) Obama’s policies will be the end of America’s exceptionalism,” Taylor said. “I think Obama’s entrepreneur tax and that’s what it really is . will hurt America’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out” held its final forum on the 2008 presidential election Wednesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the topic being domestic policy. The event was facilitated by political science professor Cherie Strachan.
Economics professor Jason Taylor expressed deep concerns over proposed tax increases on those making more than $200,000 a year.
“I feel (Democratic presidential candidate Barack) Obama’s policies will be the end of America’s exceptionalism,” Taylor said. “I think Obama’s entrepreneur tax and that’s what it really is . will hurt America’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out” held its final forum on the 2008 presidential election Wednesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the topic being domestic policy. The event was facilitated by political science professor Cherie Strachan.
Candidates vie for key states
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 31, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Bill Ballenger believes Republican presidential candidate John McCain needs a repeat of the voting patterns from four years ago to win this election.
“McCain has to win all the states that George W. Bush won in 2000 and 2004,” the former Griffin Endowed Chair said. “He can’t afford to lose any, but I don’t think he’s going to.”
While each candidate has states on which they can rely, there still are key contested states that could tip the election in favor of McCain or Obama.
Bill Ballenger believes Republican presidential candidate John McCain needs a repeat of the voting patterns from four years ago to win this election.
“McCain has to win all the states that George W. Bush won in 2000 and 2004,” the former Griffin Endowed Chair said. “He can’t afford to lose any, but I don’t think he’s going to.”
While each candidate has states on which they can rely, there still are key contested states that could tip the election in favor of McCain or Obama.
Panel Discusses Foreign Policy
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 15, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
A campus political series presented the elections foreign policy issues for students Tuesday night.
“The greatest challenge the next president will face is restoring our credibility around the world,” Johnson said. “We need the credibility and respect so we can have help from the rest of the world in confronting global problems.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” featured lively discussion Tuesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the theme being the candidates’ platform on foreign policy.
A campus political series presented the elections foreign policy issues for students Tuesday night.
“The greatest challenge the next president will face is restoring our credibility around the world,” Johnson said. “We need the credibility and respect so we can have help from the rest of the world in confronting global problems.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” featured lively discussion Tuesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the theme being the candidates’ platform on foreign policy.
SUSO panel to discuss foreign policy
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 13, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
“Speak Up, Speak Out” is going global.
With less than a month left in the campaign season, “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” will hold its third forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The theme of the forum is “Foreign Policy: The Candidates and Their Platforms.” The forum will be facilitated
by political science assistant professor David K. Jesuit.
“Speak Up, Speak Out” is going global.
With less than a month left in the campaign season, “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” will hold its third forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The theme of the forum is “Foreign Policy: The Candidates and Their Platforms.” The forum will be facilitated
by political science assistant professor David K. Jesuit.
Palin First Woman on Republican Presidential Ticket
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 8, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
In a campaign where being a “maverick” is considered a good thing, a woman who takes in pride in calling herself a “pitbull with lipstick” fits right in.
Born Sarah Louise Heath on Feb. 11, 1964 in Sandport, Idaho, Sarah Palin is serving her first term as governor of Alaska and was the first woman and youngest person ever to be elected into the position. She is the first woman to run for vice president on the Republican ticket and the second woman to run on a major party presidential ticket.
Palin led her high school basketball team in Wasillia, Alaska to a state basketball championship, where she earned the nickname “Sarah Barracuda” for her tenacity on the court.
After high school, Palin attended five colleges in three states before completing a journalism degree from the University of Idaho in 1987.
During her time in college, she placed third in the 1984 Miss Alaska beauty pageant.
In a campaign where being a “maverick” is considered a good thing, a woman who takes in pride in calling herself a “pitbull with lipstick” fits right in.
Born Sarah Louise Heath on Feb. 11, 1964 in Sandport, Idaho, Sarah Palin is serving her first term as governor of Alaska and was the first woman and youngest person ever to be elected into the position. She is the first woman to run for vice president on the Republican ticket and the second woman to run on a major party presidential ticket.
Palin led her high school basketball team in Wasillia, Alaska to a state basketball championship, where she earned the nickname “Sarah Barracuda” for her tenacity on the court.
After high school, Palin attended five colleges in three states before completing a journalism degree from the University of Idaho in 1987.
During her time in college, she placed third in the 1984 Miss Alaska beauty pageant.
Biden Brings Foreign Policy Experience to Ticket
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 8, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
While he’s not considered the most well-known or flashiest candidate, Joe Biden may be the best-suited Democrat to serve as vice president.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born Nov. 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pa., and is currently serving his sixth term as a Delaware U.S. Senator.
When Biden took office in January 1973, he became the fifth youngest senator in United States history. And with 36 years in the Senate, he now is the sixth-most senior member of the Senate.
While he’s not considered the most well-known or flashiest candidate, Joe Biden may be the best-suited Democrat to serve as vice president.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born Nov. 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pa., and is currently serving his sixth term as a Delaware U.S. Senator.
When Biden took office in January 1973, he became the fifth youngest senator in United States history. And with 36 years in the Senate, he now is the sixth-most senior member of the Senate.
Panelists ponder racial, sexual issues
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 3, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Many people may vote for Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama because of his policies, but Martin Curry asked whether something else could play a role.
"How many people will vote for (Barack) Obama because of 'white guilt'?" the Saginaw-Chippewa Indian Tribe representative asked Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium as part of "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series."
The theme of the forum, which was the second of five scheduled forums to discuss the 2008 Presidential Election, was "Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election," and the event was facilitated by Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Program.
The format of the event consisted of specific clips selected to deal with the issues of the forum. The clip that ended up generating the most discussion was from a CNN and Youtube-sponsored Republican presidential candidate debate in November 2007. It dealt with the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy", which deals with sexual orientation in the armed forces.
Many people may vote for Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama because of his policies, but Martin Curry asked whether something else could play a role.
"How many people will vote for (Barack) Obama because of 'white guilt'?" the Saginaw-Chippewa Indian Tribe representative asked Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium as part of "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series."
The theme of the forum, which was the second of five scheduled forums to discuss the 2008 Presidential Election, was "Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election," and the event was facilitated by Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Program.
The format of the event consisted of specific clips selected to deal with the issues of the forum. The clip that ended up generating the most discussion was from a CNN and Youtube-sponsored Republican presidential candidate debate in November 2007. It dealt with the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy", which deals with sexual orientation in the armed forces.
SUSO to discuss race, gender
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 1, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Students looking to discuss and debate diversity issues in the presidential election will have the opportunity Thursday night.
The next installment in the “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The event is the second of five in the series that will focus on the 2008 presidential election. The event is titled “Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election.” The event’s facilitator is Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Center.
Students looking to discuss and debate diversity issues in the presidential election will have the opportunity Thursday night.
The next installment in the “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The event is the second of five in the series that will focus on the 2008 presidential election. The event is titled “Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election.” The event’s facilitator is Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Center.
Sushi chef lives dream in America
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 24, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
The American dream is being lived out in the Down Under Food Court.
And it’s not only in the thousands of students who walk through the court.
B Lo, 47, and his wife operate the Sushi Bar in the Down Under Food Court at the Bovee University Center, which supplies CMU’s sushi at shops around campus.
The American dream is being lived out in the Down Under Food Court.
And it’s not only in the thousands of students who walk through the court.
B Lo, 47, and his wife operate the Sushi Bar in the Down Under Food Court at the Bovee University Center, which supplies CMU’s sushi at shops around campus.
Posing presidential politics
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 17, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Crosswait said he felt uncomfortable with a statement from Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, where she referred to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama as “not being one of us” during her acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention earlier this month.
“I’m not surprised at all with the discussion my remark generated,” Crosswait said. “I was bothered with what she said but considered just brushing it off.”
The event, which occurred Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, was facilitated by Merlyn Mowrey, a philosophy and religion associate professor. It is the first in a series of five events that will focus on different issues of the presidential campaign.
The theme of this forum was, “Un-spin That Sound Bite!: Let’s Analyze the Campaign Talk.”
The evening began with playing excerpts of each candidate’s nomination acceptance speeches and playing a number of official campaign ads. Following the videos, there was a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session.
One of the panelists, Nathan Inks, a Lincoln Park sophomore and vice chairman of the College Republicans, stressed several times that Palin’s speech needed to be viewed within the original context. But was impressed with the forum itself.
“I thought the presentation was very fair,” he said. “We met before and timed out the video to within a second to make sure that the candidates’ speeches and campaign ads got equal time. With events like this, the panels tend to slant left, but I thought this panel analyzed everything in a very fair light.”
Mowrey also said she thought the event went smoothly.
“I thought the students were very knowledgeable and very willing to respond and counter-respond, and that is our goal,” Mowrey said.
The next event is entitled “Race, Class Sex, & Orientation: The 2008 Election” and will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the UC Auditorium.
Crosswait said he felt uncomfortable with a statement from Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, where she referred to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama as “not being one of us” during her acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention earlier this month.
“I’m not surprised at all with the discussion my remark generated,” Crosswait said. “I was bothered with what she said but considered just brushing it off.”
The event, which occurred Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, was facilitated by Merlyn Mowrey, a philosophy and religion associate professor. It is the first in a series of five events that will focus on different issues of the presidential campaign.
The theme of this forum was, “Un-spin That Sound Bite!: Let’s Analyze the Campaign Talk.”
The evening began with playing excerpts of each candidate’s nomination acceptance speeches and playing a number of official campaign ads. Following the videos, there was a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session.
One of the panelists, Nathan Inks, a Lincoln Park sophomore and vice chairman of the College Republicans, stressed several times that Palin’s speech needed to be viewed within the original context. But was impressed with the forum itself.
“I thought the presentation was very fair,” he said. “We met before and timed out the video to within a second to make sure that the candidates’ speeches and campaign ads got equal time. With events like this, the panels tend to slant left, but I thought this panel analyzed everything in a very fair light.”
Mowrey also said she thought the event went smoothly.
“I thought the students were very knowledgeable and very willing to respond and counter-respond, and that is our goal,” Mowrey said.
The next event is entitled “Race, Class Sex, & Orientation: The 2008 Election” and will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the UC Auditorium.
CMU Police to host express bike registration
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 15, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
CMU Police will offer express bike registration today though Wednesday to all students in front of various residence halls.
The program is called “Free B.E.E.R.” (Bicycle Express Enrollment Registration).
“We call it ‘Free B.E.E.R.’ to get people’s attention,” said Bonnie Davis, CMU police officer.
CMU Police will offer express bike registration today though Wednesday to all students in front of various residence halls.
The program is called “Free B.E.E.R.” (Bicycle Express Enrollment Registration).
“We call it ‘Free B.E.E.R.’ to get people’s attention,” said Bonnie Davis, CMU police officer.
Get Acquainted Day attracts large, diverse crowd
(NOTE: This article orginially appeared in the August 29, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Farmington Hills junior Dan MacHue said riding the mechanical bull at Get Acquainted Day was something more students should try.
"It's great," MacHue said. "I think this is somthing everyone should do atleast once."
The 30th annual Get Acquainted Day on Wednesday at Warriner Mall included the mechanical bull and a carinval-like atomsphere, as well as tables of organizations with which students could get involved.
The event, sponsored by Minority Student Services, featured representatives from local businesses in the community and had various rides and activities and tables.
Farmington Hills junior Dan MacHue said riding the mechanical bull at Get Acquainted Day was something more students should try.
"It's great," MacHue said. "I think this is somthing everyone should do atleast once."
The 30th annual Get Acquainted Day on Wednesday at Warriner Mall included the mechanical bull and a carinval-like atomsphere, as well as tables of organizations with which students could get involved.
The event, sponsored by Minority Student Services, featured representatives from local businesses in the community and had various rides and activities and tables.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wares Fair and Fire Up Fest partner together to kick off football season
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August 27, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
While the football team does not officially open its season until Thursday night at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, that does not mean the stadium will be without activity.
The annual Wares Fair and Fire Up Fest will begin at 6 p.m. tonight in Kelly/Shorts Stadium for students to meet the local business community tonight and to celebrate the upcoming football season.
Wares Fair will run until 7 p.m.
Wares Fair and Fire Up Fest is sponsored by Central Michigan Life, the athletics department, the Student Alumni Association, University Recreration and the office of Student Life.
While the football team does not officially open its season until Thursday night at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, that does not mean the stadium will be without activity.
The annual Wares Fair and Fire Up Fest will begin at 6 p.m. tonight in Kelly/Shorts Stadium for students to meet the local business community tonight and to celebrate the upcoming football season.
Wares Fair will run until 7 p.m.
Wares Fair and Fire Up Fest is sponsored by Central Michigan Life, the athletics department, the Student Alumni Association, University Recreration and the office of Student Life.
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